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Two Israeli men shot dead in attack near West Bank-Jordan crossing, Israeli military says
- Two Israeli men aged about 20 and 60 were shot dead near the Allenby Crossing between the West Bank and Jordan on Thursday afternoon.
- The attack took place when an assailant from Jordan, who was delivering humanitarian supplies, opened fire, prompting security personnel to kill the attacker on site.
- Following the shooting, the Allenby Crossing was shut down, and significant security personnel were dispatched to the site to conduct searches for any accomplices.
- The Israeli military reported that the attacker was eliminated on site by security personnel, and an inquiry has been initiated to clarify the details and wider impact of the incident.
- This event occurred nearly a year after a comparable assault at the same location in September 2024, which resulted in the deaths of three Israelis, underscoring persistent regional tensions discussed at a current Arab-Islamic summit.
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Two Israelis killed in shooting attack at Jordan border crossing
According to the IDF, the assailant – a Jordanian driver who drove an aid truck en route to Gaza – was shot and captured by Israeli forces after shooting and stabbing the victims. The men – one in his 20s and the other in his 60s – were declared dead at the scene
·Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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A gunshot attack at the Allenby border crossing in the Jordan Valley killed two people, according to the Israeli Red Cross equivalent. On Thursday, the Israeli army continued its intense bombing of Gaza City, where it launched a major land and air military campaign.
·Paris, France
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